Abstraction and Pattern

• Sat 16 Aug
  1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Ekaterina Dimieva
  

  • $105.00 incl. GST
  Register3 places remaining
  Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.

Description

Pattern is part of our world, our daily lives, and our thinking. In this dynamic workshop you will learn different abstract painting styles with an emphasis on pattern and repetition. You will be introduced to a wide range of techniques such as layering, juxtaposition, complexity, simplicity, and others. You will complete an artwork within the timeframe of the workshop. We'll use acrylic paint in this workshop.

All materials, including paints and good quality paper, are provided for this workshop. We will also supply you with a large (approx 500 x 700mm) canvas to use.

What to bring

Your lunch. A painting smock or apron if you wish to protect your clothes. We'll provide tea and coffee in the staffroom. A materials charge is included within your course fee and all materials are provided.

Who should attend this workshop?

All levels of experience welcome.

About EK

Ekaterina is an abstract artist based in Ōrākei, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. She completed her MFA at Elam in 2020.

Testimonials

Hello Anne,

As you know, I have taken a variety of the applied art classes on offer through the Selwyn Community Education program in an attempt to "kick start" an art practice. Having studied art many, many years ago I had intended to pick it up again "later". Later is now. Lucky for me Selwyn offers a wide range of applied art classes. To get started I took a Basic Drawing class which dealt with basic techniques, materials and design. It was quite elementary and a good way to get started.

Drawing Birds with Soft Pastels was a very fun and lively class suitable for all. The tutor was welcoming and encouraging to all levels of experience and ability.

The Life Drawing class gave an introduction to several different approaches to drawing the human form. It was a  pleasure to have the opportunity to draw from a live model.

Abstraction and Pattern provided an opportunity to get a feel for using acrylic paints. After exercises using music to get a feel for patterns as expressed through the music, students were encouraged to jump right in and paint.

The Abstract Painting Workshop took a different approach. Some initial instruction regarding colour values and composition led to the hands-on portion of the class. Again, all levels of ability and experience were welcomed.

Flowers in Watercolour was fun but more challenging than I had expected. To achieve something that looks light and right is more difficult that it looks! However watercolour painting is more conducive to to pursuing at home as it can be done in a more limited space. I'll keep trying!

I'm looking forward to the upcoming Oil Painting Essentials to complete my reintroduction to various medium. Now its up to me. I am thankful that the Selwyn Community Education program has afforded me this opportunity to investigate and experiment with so many different approaches.

Helene T November 2023